Tinley Park|News|
Carjacking At Gunpoint Outside Tinley Park Hotel: PD
The incident happened Sunday at a Holiday Inn near 183rd and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I attained both my bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time in local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in journalism, as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community.
I started with Patch in 2010, as a Local Editor covering the south suburbs. In 2017, I moved into the national role of Deputy Managing Editor and now Director of Editorial Recruitment and Training, in which I handle the recruiting, hiring, and training of journalists on our team, in addition to other editorial projects. I'm thrilled to contribute in such a way to a news organization I've grown to love so deeply over the past 12 years.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Masks Required For Silver Cross Visitors Starting Jan. 8
The mask requirement is in response to an increase in respiratory viruses, hospital administrators said Friday.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Classical Concert To Aid Efforts To Fight Food Insecurity
Free Jan. 14 concert is intended to inspire donations to Homewood-based Open Access, with goals to address food insecurity for families.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Boil Order Lifted In Oak Forest
City officials announced the boil order early Friday morning. It was lifted Saturday afternoon.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Hate Crime Charge For Orland Man After Fight Over Garbage Cans: PD
An Orland man charged with hate crime and battery after a fight with neighbors allegedly insulted neighbors over their Palestinian heritage.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Rescue Dog's New Family Aims To Give Back To Those Who Loved Him First
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Mobile DMV Unit Coming To Oak Forest City Hall
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, Reckless Homicide Charges In Bloom Township Crash
The crash happened Dec. 16, 2023 at Sauk Trail and Western Avenue in unincorporated Bloom Township.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Launches Citizen Civics Academy, Insight Into Operations
The academy is designed to give citizens an inside look at the operations of different municipal departments.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Missing Girl, 16, Could Be In Homewood, Area Suburbs: Police
Police are asking residents to be aware and on the lookout for a girl reported missing from Chicago in November 2023.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Dendrinos Closes Permanently After 54 Years
The bar at 183rd and Oak Park Avenue shuttered Dec. 31. It had recently been annexed in to the Village of Tinley Park.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
When To Kick Your Christmas Tree To The Curb In Manhattan
About had it with that tree and those needles? You can toss it soon.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Manhattan
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Manhattan.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near New Lenox
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near New Lenox.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve Near Chicago Heights
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening near Chicago Heights.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve In, Near Homewood-Flossmoor
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Homewood-Flossmoor.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Orland Park
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Orland Park.
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Tinley Park|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Tinley Park
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Tinley Park.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In, Near Oak Forest
You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Oak Forest.
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